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Jordi Fernández honored as Adopted Son of Badalona in ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Jordi Fernández honored as Adopted Son of Badalona in ceremony

Summary

Jordi Fernández, head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, received the highest civic honor from his hometown of Badalona on July 23, 2026. During a ceremony at the Zorrilla Theatre, Fernández was named an Adopted Son of Badalona, making him only the fifth recipient of this distinction. Mayor Xavier García Albiol presented Fernández with the Venus of Badalona and a ceremonial necklace. The honor celebrates Fernández’s contributions to basketball and his impact on Badalona’s international profile, which included coaching at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The day featured screenings of a documentary about his journey from Badalona to Brooklyn.

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•Fernández accepted the honor in front of family and friends.
•He became the fifth person to receive the Adopted Son distinction.
•The Badalona City Council approved the honor in November 2024.
•Fernández has faced challenges during his tenure with the Nets.
•The day included screenings of a documentary about his career.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — From Badalona to Brooklyn: Jordi Fernández honored by hometown with highest civic distinction

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Badalona spent eight months waiting to celebrate Jordi Fernández at home. The delay ended Sunday inside the Zorrilla Theatre, where the Nets coach stood before family, friends and members of the basketball community and accepted the highest civic distinction his hometown can bestow. Fernández was officially named an Adopted Son of Badalona, becoming only the fifth person to receive the honor. ...
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